Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

A Colles fracture refers to a fracture of the _____ that presents with a "dinner fork deformity"

Scaphoid fractures typically have ↓ _____ strength

The _____ nerve may be injured in a(n) humerus midshaft fracture causing wrist drop

_____ fracture is most commonly caused by a(n) direct fall on the shoulder (e.g. cyclist falling off their bike)

Complications of _____ scaphoid fractures include avascular necrosis and nonunion due to retrograde blood supply

The most common carpal bone fracture is of the _____

What is the investigation for clavicle fractures? _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

_____ fractures present with pain on palpation of the anatomical snuffbox

Fractures to the _____ third of the clavicle have highest risk of complications (e.g. vascular injury, pneumothorax, brachial plexus injury)